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Blizzard Offers SecureID Style Unit For WoW Account Protect >
2008/06/26 12:27:51: Posted by DM
Blizzard is apparently fed up with dealing with WoW account thefts. They are now offering a Keychain Token style device which generates a unique code to help prevent unauthorized access. The device generates a six-digit code which links to your account, and is needed to login. It then becomes invalid after a short time. Great idea! Click the link for the official site, click read more for the official info and image. Pretty cool, we say!

PRESS RELEASE

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today introduced an optional extra layer of security for World of Warcraft®, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Designed to attach to a keychain, the lightweight and waterproof Blizzard® Authenticator is an electronic device that generates a six-digit security code at the press of a button. This code is unique, valid only once, and active for a limited time; it must be provided along with the account name and password when signing in to the World of Warcraft account linked to it.

This optional security measure will be available at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, which takes place June 28-29 in Paris, France. In addition, the Blizzard Authenticator will be made available for purchase via Blizzard’s online store in the near future for a cost of $6.50.

“It’s important to us that World of Warcraft offers a safe and enjoyable game environment,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “One aspect of that is helping players avoid account compromise, so we’re pleased to make this additional layer of security available to them.”

To learn more about the Blizzard Authenticator, please visit http://www.blizzard.com/security-token.

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